Jens Laursøn Emborg
(1876-1957)

Jens Laursøn Emborg was an organist, music pedagogue and composer. From 1897 to 1939 he was a teacher at the Vordingborg training college. He was a leading character in elementary musical education and from 1939 to 47 he was State Supervisor of School Music. In 1952 he received the Ancker Grant. His compositions include operas, stage music, five symphonies, concertos, chamber music, organ and piano works, choral works and songs.